Sunday, November 30, 2014

I found this on Today's Health and decided that with the holidays upon us it was information we all needed to know.

Here are a few super foods that you can enjoy while eating and — bonus! —make you feel great afterwards.

1.Eggs (I Love Eggs)

Suggested serving size: one whole egg.“Eggs provide high quality protein. They’re filling, delicious, and studies have shown that eggs can help you feel full when you include them in your meals versus carbohydrate-rich —like starchy, or sweet — meals," said nutritionist Elisa Zied, R.D., New York.

Suggested serving size: ½ cup to 1 cup. “Fruit is nature’s candy, like fresh apples and fresh berries,” said Fernstrom. “These are two things that people love, because they have a lot of water, stimulate taste buds, and are easily digestible.”3.Canned tuna (white or light) (I'm a fish eater so I'm glad this is good for me)
Suggested serving size: 3 ounces, about one small can or half of a larger can.
“Canned tuna is a source of high quality protein that can fill you up and help keep blood sugar levels steady with omega-3-fatty acids,” said Zied. “Regular fish intake helps preserve body proteins—and that keeps you feeling strong and energized. Regular fish intake is also linked with lower risk of depression.”

4.Chicken soup (Can't get enough of this!)
Suggested serving size: 8-12 ounces. “People always feel good after eating chicken soup,” said Fernstrom. She said people associate ‘feel-good’ foods with the way their mouths feel while eating something creamy or warm, and chicken soup is a perfect example. “It’s the universal warm, healthy food.”

5.Beans and peas, lentils, chickpeas (Beans and peas I can eat every day, especially good ol' blackeyed peas)
Suggested serving size: ¼ to ½ cup. “These are rich sources of protein and also pack in complex carbohydrates, mainly in the form of resistant starch,” said Zied. “A study in Public Health Nutrition in 2010 found that moderate intake of legumes, one or two servings weekly, protected menopausal women against severely depressed moods.”

6.Oats and oatmeal (My favorite breakfast dish)
Suggested serving size: ½ cup to 1 cup cooked, or 1-2 packets instant oatmeal with no sodium added.
“Oats provide complex carbohydrates that are slowly digested and provide the brain and entire central nervous system with their key source of fuel,” said Zied. “Carbohydrates also play a key role in creating serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, appetite and sleep.”

7. Avocados (Have to pass on this one. Never have liked avacados)

Avocado is high in omega-3 fatty acids and other essential vitamins and minerals. They're also higher in protein than other fruits.

Suggested serving size: ¼ of an avocado.
“Avocados are really creamy, and the texture is so inviting. A lot of people don’t realize how healthy they are,” said Taub-Dix. “You can even swap it for butter in some recipes. Or, you can puree avocado and add to salad dressing.”

8. Hummus (My favorite snack!)
Suggested serving size: four tablespoons. “Hummus is a great source of protein and fiber, but what are you eating it with?” said Taub-Dix. “If you’re eating hummus with tons of pita bread, that’s a problem. But try dipping jicama, carrots, zucchini strips; it’s a great carrier for veggies.”

9. Yogurt (I eat Greek yogurt daily)

Raspberry and yogurt.

Suggested serving size: about 5 ounces.“Some yogurts like Greek yogurt are great sources of calcium, and people— especially kids — love to dip,” said Taub-Dix. “Something like a flavored or Greek yogurt is great for dipping, too.”

10. Nuts and seeds (Give me a handful of nuts or a scoop of peanut butter and I'm happy)
Suggested serving size: 1 ounce. “Nuts, like almonds, give you that great overall feeling for your taste buds —sweet, crunchy, creamy,” said Taub-Dix. She also recommends adding almond butter in her oatmeal for a creamy boost of protein.

11.Tea (I can do the iced tea but not the hot tea)
Suggested serving size: 1 cup. “A cup of tea is low-calorie, gives you that comfort, and sometimes, it’s a speed bump to high-calorie foods,” said Taub-Dix. “You could wind up having a lot more calories if you hadn’t had that cup of tea.”

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

1. Polish plant leaves. Borrow
a trick from pro florists: After dusting plant leaves, rub a dab of mayo on
them with damp cloth to keep them super shiny.

2. Clean yellowed piano keys.
Smooth a tiny bit of mayonnaise onto dull, yellowed piano keys; wait a few
minutes, and then rub off with a clean cloth.

3. Deep condition your hair.
Mayo’s high oil content and rich, thick texture make it perfect for quick DIY
hair mask, says cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson of BeautyStat.com. Massage a
generous layer into your hair, making sure to coat the ends, and leave on for
15 minutes before rinsing off. (For even more conditioning benefit, use mayo
made with olive oil.)

5. Get gum out of hair.
Got a sticky situation involving a small child and a big wad of bubble gum? Put
down the scissors and get a gob of mayo – just massage it in the gum/hair mess
then work the gum out of the hair.

7. Clean crayon marks from walls and wood furniture. Yep, a swipe of mayo can erase a swipe
of crayon – from walls as well as wood. Smear the stuff on the offending marks
(test in an inconspicuous area first!), leave it on for a few minutes and then
wipe away that “masterpiece” with a damp cloth.

8. Makeover your manicure.
To keep the cuticles of your nails soft and moisturized, Lubin recommends
putting some mayonnaise in a small bowl and submerging fingers in it for five
minutes.

9. Remove sticker residue.
Sure, you could scrape the gummy gunk off with your fingernail (and ruin your
manicure in the process), but there’s an easier way to lift the sticky remains
of a label or sticker on glass or a mirror, writes Lubin. “Cover it in
mayonnaise and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then gently scrape off with a putty
knife.”

10. Wipe out water marks.
When a wet glass leaves an unsightly white ring on a wooden table, massage the
area with a dab of mayo and let it sit for a few minutes before wiping it clean
(away!). For a really stubborn stain, let the mayo sit for an hour or
two.

11. Squelch squeaks.
Out of WD-40? A smear of mayonnaise is a quick, natural alternative
for quieting a squeaky door hinge.

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